The Love Depression - Same (Psychedelic Rock)

The Love Depression - S/T (1968) (Venezuela)

Basic Information
Artist: The Love Depression
Album Title: The Love Depression
Release Year: 1968
Country: Venezuela
Genre: Psychedelic Rock / Garage Rock (Fuzz Guitar-Centric)
Features: A rare album created within Venezuela's local rock scene, blending cover songs and original compositions.



Background and Features
This band was active in Venezuela's rock/psychedelic scene, and this album is their best-known work.
The sound prominently features fuzz guitars and psychedelic effects, combining the distinctive sensibility of Latin American rock of the era with experimental elements.
The album includes cover songs such as “When a Man Loves a Woman,” “Kansas City,” and “Stone Free,” interwoven with the band's original compositions, elevating it beyond a simple cover album.
The original pressing was extremely limited, and it was distributed only within Venezuela, making it one of the most internationally rare records.



Participation and Production
Band Name: The Love Depression (from Venezuela)
Detailed recording and production information is scarce, but it is known to have been released through local studios and small production labels in South America at the time.
Sound characteristics include lo-fi recording, fuzz guitar usage, psychedelic sound effects, and the band members' experimental attitude.

Evaluation and Legacy
This album is frequently mentioned as a “discovered gem” among fans of South American psychedelic/garage rock.
In terms of rarity, the original LP pressings command high prices among collectors.
Musically, it occupies a unique position in Latin American rock history, not merely as a cover album, but due to its interpretations of cover songs and the presence of original compositions.
It is increasingly gaining recognition among a wider audience following recent reissues and remastered versions.


A1 Gon'na Ride 00:00
A2 High Way Child 02:58
A3 When A Man Loves A Woman 06:00
A4 Kansas City 09:25
A5 If You Need Me 14:20
A6 Toad 16:48

B1 Stone Free 20:55
B2 Cross Roads 24:27
B3 Whiter Shade 28:53
B4 51st Aniversary 32:45
B5 I'm Sorry 35:57
B6 Sweet Soul Music 39:13